Craving a restaurant-quality meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes? Look no further than this mouthwatering Skillet Beef Broccoli Ramen! This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed dish that will have your taste buds dancing and your family begging for seconds. With tender beef, crisp broccoli, and perfectly cooked ramen noodles bathed in a savory sauce, this one-pan wonder is about to become your new weeknight dinner superhero.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz ramen noodles
- 1 lb beef, sliced thin
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by slicing beef into thin strips, mincing garlic, and cutting broccoli into small florets. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, and cornstarch until smooth to create the sauce base.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté with beef for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
- Pour prepared sauce mixture over beef and broccoli, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, cook ramen noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions, typically 3-4 minutes. Drain well.
- Add cooked ramen noodles directly into the skillet with beef and broccoli. Toss gently to combine and coat noodles with sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
Tips
- Slice beef when it's slightly frozen for more precise, thin cuts
- Use high heat to get a perfect sear on the beef and maintain its tenderness
- Don't overcook the broccoli - you want it bright green and slightly crisp
- Whisk the sauce thoroughly to prevent cornstarch lumps
- For extra flavor, add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes
- Use fresh garlic if possible for the most intense flavor
- Let the sauce simmer and thicken to coat the ingredients perfectly
- Garnish with sesame seeds alongside green onions for added texture and presentation
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 85mg
